The first leg and second leg dates for the promotion/relegation playoff match between Vihiga United and Kenya Police has officially been set to take place on 12th September and 19th September respectively at venues that are yet to be confirmed.After the conclusion of the 2020/2021 Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL) and the National Super League (NSL), Vihiga and Police booked their place to the playoff match that is normally a preserve of teams that finish 16th in the FKFPL and 3rd in the NSL.📊|Club Stats@MathareUtd , @VihigaUnitedFC and @WesternStima_fc from season 2020/21#FKFPL pic.twitter.com/eIlwMxgm8v— FKF Premier League (@Officialfkfpl) September 6, 2021 In a statement sent by Football Kenya Federation (FKF), the country’s football governing body confirmed the dates of the fixtures.“We wish to inform you that the FKF PL/ NSL Play-off Matches shall be played as follows;First LegDate: Sunday, 12th September 2021Venue: To be confirmedKick Off: 1500Hrs.Second LegDate: Sunday, 19th September 2021Venue: To be confirmedKick Off: 1500HrsYou are hereby invited for a Coin Toss Event at the FKF House, Goal Project Kasarani on Tuesday, 7th September 2021 at 8am to determine which team will host the First Leg/Second Leg. Kindly send a representative to the meeting,” the statement read.Dates for the FKF-PL/NSL playoff ties between Vihiga United and Police FC have been confirmed.The first leg will be played on 12th September while the second leg be staged on 19th.A draw will be conducted on Tuesday to decide which team starts at home.#FKFPL #NSL pic.twitter.com/yPnkSxJ8OF— Ole Teya (@Kevin_teya) September 7, 2021 The team that will host the first leg of the tournament will know its fate in a meeting that will be conducted at FKF House, Goal Project, Kasarani on Tuesday morning.Back in the premature 2019/2020 season, Vihiga became the first second-tier team to win a playoff match as they defeated Kisumu All-Stars to earn promotion to the top league. This time though, they will be seeking to prevent Police from replicating their history setting record in order to maintain their top-flight status.
